How many visits do you need for Invisalign treatment?

There are many types of braces, lingual braces (metal braces fitted to the back of the teeth), metal braces and Invisalign. In this blog we’re going to be discussing Invisalign specifically, and how long the process takes to have Invisalign treatment and how many appointments you may need.

But first, a little more about Invisalign for those of you who are new to the concept

.How does invisalign work and what it is?

Invisalign is considered as ‘invisible braces’, instead of fixed wires like metal braces , invisalign works by attaching small tooth coloured attachments to specific teeth and wearing clear, plastic aligners that use the attachments to apply pressure and adjust the placement of the teeth. So if you’re wondering, does Invisalign work? The answer is absolutely yes! Invisalign is recommended to many people with simple to moderate cases, even offering Invisalign for teens! Those with more complex cases which include misaligned bite may be referred to metal braces where your orthodontist will have more control over this matter.

How much is Invialign?

There are three different costs for Invisalign, and this depends on the complexity of the case. The first level is £2450, the second and most commonly needed level is £3650 and the top level of Invisalign is £4450.

How many appointments do you need throughout your Invisalign treatment?

Any orthodontics treatment will require check ups with your dentist, and this is to ensure your Invisalign is going to plan and also for IPR appointments should you need them, we’ll get to what that is a little later!

Typically you can start your Invisalign treatment within 3 appointments. During these appointments you will have a consultation, a clincheck scan which allows your dentist to show you your exact treatment plan and then your fit appointment! Often you can get started within 6 weeks of your consultation, or sooner should you want to make the decision quickly. During your fit appointment with Dental Concepts you will be given all of your Invisalign aligners required for the course of treatment, so you will be able to change them every 10 days.

Once your Invisalign is fitted, you will likely have approximately 3-5 appointments during your treatment. If your treatment exceeds 6 months, it may be that you require a few more appointments to check on your progress.

Why do you require appointments during your Invisalign treatment?

There are 2 reasons you will have appointments during your orthodontics treatment.

Your dentist wants to track your progress and ensure that your treatment is going as planned, and you’re making the predicted progress. Orthodontics treatment is very common, with many people electing for it every year, but it’s important it’s done correctly.
You require IPR. IPR stands for Interproximal reduction, this is where small space is created between the teeth by removing enamel. This is done with the planning of Invisalign to ensure your teeth are not damaged and no excess enamel is removed. This is standard practice for all braces, even metal braces, so don’t be alarmed by this practice, it is considered very safe.

The good news is, for most cases you typically need less dental appointments when you opt for Invisalign, in comparison to metal braces, because the dentist does not need to apply more pressure to your teeth, you will be doing this when changing Invisalign aligners after 10 days. So if you’re looking to compare metal braces vs invisalign, this is a pretty good positive!

We hope this has given you some more detail on Invisalign! If you’d like more information about Invisalign, you can get in touch with the team who can book you a complimentary virtual consultation to talk through your options before even stepping foot in the practice!